Decorate To Sell

It's Thanksgiving - and the doorbell rings!

A couple from Vancouver BC is at your door with their Realtor!

They want to see your home while they are visiting family in the neighborhood.

This is a dream come true - any Buyer who is looking at houses instead of shopping or holiday parties during this special time of year is a serious Buyer.

But - are you serious?

Do you have a plan for the Buyer to see your home - even with guests, children, pets, and holiday decorations?

Have you discussed how to celebrate the holidays in your home while the house is on the market?

Here are some tips:

Tip No. 1.  many Buyers view a home for the potential it will offer their family.  It is an advantage to have a Christmas tree displayed so the Buyer can envision where they will hang their tree.

Tip No. 2.  Keep decorations to a minimum.  Now is the time to pack away the macaroni ornaments your children made 15 years ago.  The Buyer is interested in the placement of the tree - not the ornaments. 

Tip No. 3.  Wrap your gifts in holiday gift bags - it's faster and easier to clean up than traditional wrapping paper.

Tip No. 4.  Gifts displayed under a tree are very attractive for your guests to see and a distraction.  Keep them in their gift bags.

As an ASP Master and founder of the local IAHSP Chapter we are honored to be able to give back to the community in some small way. Our Staging Service Week this year is focused on a Greater Boston Community Shelter.

Known as St. Margaret's Center for Women and Children the redesign of this space allowed families a healing environment to share their meals and family time.

Check back for photos!

Mass Assn of Realtors 2008 Convention in Worcester, MA If you love real estate - you have to be there!

Look for our booth at the Boston Stagers & Distinguished Homes Magazine!

Come visit for terrific gifts!

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Decorate To Sell is please to announce our membership with the Window Coverings Assn of America. This design organization works with designers, decorators and workrooms of the window fashion industry! Remember to layer your windows!

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If you are interested in having a room in your home redesigned by a team of 3-4 Redesign Students, please let us know. Contact Margaret Innis at 508-572-8225 (direct) or email margaret@dectosell.com

Join us as we honor the past and forecast the future of the business of Staging, Color & Redesign! For further details call 508-572-8225.

Update:  Tower Hill Botanical Gardens is a beautiful setting for our brainstorming about how to get our businesses to work at the current level.  Many of us have achieved great success through hardwork and networking - keeping a balance and moving to the next level is always a challenge.

Join us for Designer Night at Harvey Industries Showroom in Burlington, MA You will have the opportunity to meet with design professionals! Register today for a complimentary color consultation with Margaret Innis of Decorate To Sell. After your color consultation, tour the 5,000 sf showroom - leave with the ability to make decision that fit your taste and surroundings! Registration deadline is June 24.th.

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